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1 Chronicles 12:22 For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.
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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Day after day men came to help David, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Day after day more men joined David until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For from day to day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army, like an army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For at <i>that</i> time day by day there came to David to help him, until <i>it was</i> a great host, like the host of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For at <i>that</i> time they came to David day by day to help him, until <i>it was</i> a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For day by day <i>men</i> came to David to help him, until there was a great army like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For day by day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For day by day <i>men</i> came to David to help him, until there was a great army like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For day by day <i>men</i> came to David to help him, until there was a great camp like the camp of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For day by day men kept coming to David to help him, until there was a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time, men came day after day to help David until there was a great army, like an army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time, men came day after day to help David until there was a great army, like an army of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For from day to day men came to David to help him, until there was a great host, like the host of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Day after day, new men came to join David, and soon he had a large, powerful army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For from day to day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From day to day, men came to help David until he had an army as large as God's army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Almost every day new men joined David's forces, so that his army was soon enormous. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed people kept coming to David every day to help him, until his army became a great, vast army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Each day men came to help David until his army became very large. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For from day to day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For from day to day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army, like God’s army. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for at that time, day by day, they come to David to help him, until it is a great camp, like a camp of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for at that time, day by day, they come in unto David to help him, till it is a great camp, like a camp of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For at the time day by day they will come to David to he him, even a great camp as the camp of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Moreover day by day there came some to David to help him till they became a great number, like the army of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, too, some came to David throughout each day, in order to help him, until they became a great number, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And from day to day men kept coming to David’s help until there was a vast encampment, like God’s own encampment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed from day to day people kept coming to David to help him, until there was a great army, like an army of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For every day they went into the presence of David to eat food before him, for he loved them exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all day in the daytime they were entering before David to eat bread before him, because he loved them greatly.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For from day to day men came to David to help him, until there was a great host, like the host of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For daily men came to David, <i>till they amounted</i> to a great force, as the force of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3867" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: lə·‘eṯ- (Prep-l:: N-csc) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">at that time</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">men came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">after day</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: lə·‘ā·zə·rōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">to help him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">he had a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: lə·ma·ḥă·neh (Prep-l:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">army,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: kə·ma·ḥă·nêh (Prep-k:: N-csc) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">like the army</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">2 Samuel 2:2-3</a></span><br />So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-16.htm">1 Samuel 18:16</a></span><br />But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13-18</a></span><br />Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth. / And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand. / While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">1 Samuel 27:2-3</a></span><br />So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath. / David and his men settled in Gath with Achish. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">2 Samuel 5:10</a></span><br />And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a></span><br />Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-14.htm">Acts 5:14</a></span><br />Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God.</p><p class="hdg">day by day</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/2-2.htm">2 Samuel 2:2-4</a></b></br> So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></b></br> Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/17-9.htm">Job 17:9</a></b></br> The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-2.htm">Genesis 32:2</a></b></br> And when Jacob saw them, he said, This <i>is</i> God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a></b></br> And he said, Nay; but <i>as</i> captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Psalm 148:2</a></b></br> Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/13-8.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For at that time</b><br>This phrase situates the events in a specific historical context. The period referred to is during David's rise to power, after the death of King Saul. It was a time of transition and uncertainty in Israel, as the nation was moving from the rule of Saul to the establishment of David's kingship. This period is marked by political and military upheaval, as well as divine intervention in the establishment of David's reign.<p><b>men came to David day after day</b><br>This indicates a continuous and growing support for David. The men who came were likely warriors and leaders from various tribes of Israel, recognizing David's anointing by God and his rightful claim to the throne. This influx of support reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to David and the people's recognition of his leadership. It also highlights the unity forming around David, as people from different backgrounds and regions joined him.<p><b>to help him</b><br>The assistance provided to David was both military and moral. These men were not just soldiers; they were committed to supporting David's cause and the establishment of his kingdom. This help was crucial in consolidating David's power and preparing for the eventual unification of Israel under his rule. It also signifies the divine favor upon David, as God moved the hearts of the people to support him.<p><b>until he had a great army</b><br>The gathering of a great army signifies the strength and legitimacy of David's leadership. This army was not just large in number but also composed of skilled and valiant warriors, as detailed in the surrounding verses. The formation of this army was a key factor in David's ability to secure his kingdom and defeat his enemies, fulfilling God's promise to establish his throne.<p><b>like the army of God</b><br>This comparison elevates David's army to a divine standard, suggesting that it was not only large and powerful but also blessed and guided by God. The phrase implies that the army was invincible and divinely ordained, much like the heavenly hosts. This reflects the biblical theme of God fighting for His chosen leaders and people, as seen in other scriptures where God intervenes on behalf of Israel. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of God's kingdom, with David as a type of Christ, the ultimate King and leader of God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, who was gathering support and building his army while Saul was still reigning. David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his heart for God and his leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_valor.htm">Men of Valor</a></b><br>These were the warriors and supporters who came to David, recognizing his God-given leadership and aligning themselves with his cause.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a></b><br>The place where David was staying during this time, which became a gathering point for those who supported him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/army_of_god.htm">Army of God</a></b><br>A metaphorical description of the strength and divine favor that David's growing army represented.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The reigning king of Israel at the time, whose decline in leadership and favor from God contrasted with David's rise.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment_and_leadership.htm">Divine Appointment and Leadership</a></b><br>David's gathering of an army was not just a political move but a fulfillment of God's plan. Recognize and support God-appointed leaders in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_support_in_god's_work.htm">Unity and Support in God's Work</a></b><br>The men who came to David were united in purpose. In the church, unity and support for God's work are crucial for success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_in_our_weakness.htm">God's Strength in Our Weakness</a></b><br>Like David's army, which grew strong through God's favor, we can find strength in God during our weaknesses and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_times_of_transition.htm">Faithfulness in Times of Transition</a></b><br>David's rise to power was a time of transition. Trust in God's timing and remain faithful during periods of change in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_preparedness.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Preparedness</a></b><br>Just as David's army was prepared for battle, Christians are called to be spiritually prepared, wearing the armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_huge,_growing_army_realistic_there.htm">(1 Chronicles 12:22) Is the idea of a constantly growing, massive army historically credible given the region’s population and resources? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">For at that time day by day . . .</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">For at the time of each day</span> (<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, every day) <span class= "ital">men used to come to David to help him; amounting to a mighty camp, like a camp of God</span>. The verse explains why David required so many captains as have been enumerated, and why the term "army" was used of his troop in the last verse.<p><span class= "bld">A great host, like the host of God.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">camp.</span> The phrase has an antique colouring Comp. <a href="/context/genesis/32-1.htm" title="And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.">Genesis 32:1-2</a> : "And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's camp (<span class= "ital">mahan?h 'Elohim</span>): and the name of that place was called Mahanaim (i.e., two camps). Mahanaim was a place i?? Manasseh (<a href="/joshua/13-30.htm" title="And their coast was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which are in Bashan, three score cities:">Joshua 13:30</a>). Ancient Hebrew denotes excellence by reference to the Divine standard, which is the true ideal of all excellence. Comp. <a href="/psalms/36-6.htm" title="Your righteousness is like the great mountains; your judgments are a great deep: O LORD, you preserve man and beast.">Psalm 36:6</a> : "Thy righteousness is like the hills of God"; and so elsewhere we find the expression, "cedars of God" (<a href="/psalms/80-11.htm" title="She sent out her boughs to the sea, and her branches to the river.">Psalm 80:11</a>). The verse appears to include the considerable accessions to David's forces which followed upon the defeat and death of Saul.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The host of God</span>. A forcible comment on the metaphorical use of this phrase is found in <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">1 Samuel 14:15</a>; Authorized Version, "<span class="accented">a very</span> <span class="accented">great</span> trembling" is the translation of Hebrew "trembling of God." The for with which this verse commences probably explains the call there was for many and able "captains" for a host becoming daily larger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">at [that] time,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">men came</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבֹ֥אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">י֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֔וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to help him,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעָזְר֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ā·zə·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had a great</span><br /><span class="heb">גָד֖וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">army,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַחֲנֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·ḥă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like the army</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמַחֲנֵ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ma·ḥă·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:22 For from day to day men came (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>